Drug information on Kanamac (750mg) (Kanamycin) from Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Medical Condition(s) for which Kanamac (750mg) may be prescribed

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•   Severe Effects : Ear damage, kidney damage and paralysis.

•   General : Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, pain, redness or swelling at the injection site.

Adult- IM/IV- The recommended dose is 500mg to 1gm per day in divided doses.

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein or muscle.

It should not be used in long-term treatment. Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of dehydration, brain nerve damage, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson disease, kidney failure, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• It may lead to dehydration; drink plenty of fluid.

Extreme caution needed for newborns.
Avoid excess dosage.

Store it at room temperature (15° to 30°C).